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Gools Family History

Gools Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goos, Goods, Wools, Goold, Gold, Roos, Gross, Pool, Goody, Gole

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Where is the Gools family from?

You can see how Gools families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gools family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gools families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gools family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gools's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gools families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gools surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Gools. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gools census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Gools. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Gools. For the veterans among your Gools ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gools lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Gools life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gools in 1967 was 61, and 62 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gools ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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